CVE-2005-4873 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 24 Mar 2008 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Stack-based buffer overflows in the phpcups PHP module for CUPS allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long function parameters.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-4873?

CVE-2005-4873 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Mar 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the phpcups PHP module for CUPS 1.1.23rc1 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors that result in long function parameters, as demonstrated by the cups_get_dest_options function in phpcups.c.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4873?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cups Cups.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4873?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2005-4873 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4873 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-4873, GHSA-7c52-ww2j-7v63.